Franklin Templeton - Pricing Analyst
Location: US, , 
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Financial Services

Company profile:
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Job description:
Franklin Templeton Investments is a leading global investment management organization due to the efforts of our greatest assets - our employees.We have over 8,500 employees working in 50 offices around the world, servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 150 countries. We believe in our corporate values of putting clients first, building relationships, achieving quality results, and working with integrity. Our people are dedicated to delivering strong results and exceptional service to clients, team members and business partners.For more than 65 years, our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills and persistence of our people. We are currently looking for qualified candidates to join our winning team.The Pricing Analyst is responsible for ensuring that Franklin Templeton values its portfolio holdings at the most current and accurate valuation level. This includes holdings of US and CA , fixed income and derivative securities. The Pricing Analyst is responsible for the research and resolution of pricing exceptions and challenges, for issues held in our mutual fund and private client portfolios. The Pricing Analyst contributes to the accuracy in the daily calculation of the mutual fund portfolio net asset values (NAV) and for timely distribution to NASDAQ and the entire company.

Requirements:
Responsibilities IncludeEnsure market valuations are accurate, timely and representative of traded markets.Act as liaison with Portfolio, Trading, Fund Accounting, and other Investment Operations teams by researching and resolving security price challenges and ad-hoc requests.Review any corporate actions impacting evaluation and coordinate with the corporate actions group as necessary.Provide coverage for other Pricing Analysts as needed.Support external and internal auditors by addressing pricing audit issues and comply with regulatory requirements.Review, analyze, and resolve any pricing exceptions on a daily basis for assigned security type.Document all research and exception findings for files. Maintain orderly and complete organization of files.Analyze unchanged security prices on a periodic basis.Monitor single source securities and obtain secondary sources as available.Develop and maintain vendor and broker relationships.Cross-train on pricing other security types and provide cross-training on assigned security type pricing to other Pricing Analysts as required.Participate in discussions regarding future plans for enhancements to existing products and integration of new products.Participate in projects by completing testing and ensure successful deployment of changes into production.Identify and initiate workflow and systematic improvements.Perform standard Pricing Analyst tasks as needed during US holidays and during business continuity exercises that could include travel to another site and providing coverage during the weekend. The business continuity relocation may include travel for an extended period of time.Ideal Candidates Will HaveBachelor&amp;#8217;s degree in Finance, Economics, or related experience required.Master&amp;#8217;s degree in related field or CFA candidate will be viewed favorably.One to three years of proven experience in the financial industry.Solid understanding of global financial markets, including security pricing, descriptive data, and the impact of corporate actions on securities processing.Solid understanding of various security types and their trading characteristics.Must possess basic quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Ability to multi-task.Solid organizational skills and flexibility.Strong oral and written communication skills.Reliable, self-motivated, dedicated with ability to work responsibly with minimal direct supervision.Drive to take initiative and go above and beyond assigned tasks is highly valued.Have a sense of urgency.Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance.Proficient in MS Office Applications, especially Excel.Ability to work in a team environment.Strong inclination towards numbers and attention to details.Enthusiastic interest in asset management and financial services.Experience in valuations, trading, portfolio administration, security settlements, or corporate actions will be viewed favorably.Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.

Benefits:
In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards&amp;#8212;the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results.Highlights Of Our Benefits IncludeThree weeks paid time off the first yearMedical, dental and vision insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with company matchEmployee Stock Investment ProgramTuition Assistance ProgramPurchase of company funds with no sales chargeOnsite fitness center and recreation centerOnsite cafeteria Franklin Templeton Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite you to visit us at #URL_44ebd7283c4f72d2d813753f7b7341be2a89cd5914df878e7db2b273553ffde8# to learn more about our company and our career opportunities.Franklin Resources, Inc. (#URL_5d9b3d0b46f9fb5ee930f97e4713b20ec2ed8a1fbcc2fe9942b5c4459efba753#) is a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments. The products, services, information and materials referenced in this site may not be available to residents in certain jurisdictions. Consult with your investment adviser or contact your local Franklin Templeton office for more information. This site and the information contained herein is not intended to constitute an offer to sell or an invitation or solicitation of an offer to buy any product or service by Franklin Templeton Investments. Nothing in this website should be construed as investment, tax, legal or other advice. All investments involve risks, including potential loss of principal.LinkedIn is owned by a third party unaffiliated with us. We are not responsible for LinkedIn’s privacy, security, or terms of use policies that control this service, nor their content, software, or tools (or those of any third party’s) that are available through links from this page. You use any third-party site/media, software and materials at your own risk. US readers: Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. only offers U.S. registered Franklin Templeton products. View our Terms and Conditions at #URL_13288dca6a44f05a873de309b4a202387d5c51ece596012f88b6699e5b5667ab#Non-US readers: View our Terms and Conditions at #URL_208dd8dad7fa2628be90d041b0353549846502d800f29bc62e6d216bc6325156#©2014 Franklin Templeton Investments. All rights reserved.